Sans Superellipse Pomut 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sign Gothic Bold Condensed' by BA Graphics, 'Balboa' by Parkinson, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, poster, industrial, condensed, confident, utilitarian, space saving, maximum impact, modern signage, dense texture, blocky, compact, monoline, rounded corners, high impact.
A compact, tightly condensed sans with heavy, monoline strokes and simplified, rounded-rectangle geometry. Curves read as squarish superellipses rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a contained, vertical feel. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, with subtle rounding that keeps joins from feeling sharp. The overall rhythm is tall and compressed, with minimal internal space and strong vertical emphasis that holds together in dense settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding where vertical economy and high visual weight are desirable. It can work for short subheads and punchy callouts, especially in space-constrained layouts, and is effective on packaging labels that need strong shelf readability.
The font projects a direct, no-nonsense tone with a strong sense of pressure and urgency. Its compressed massing and squared curves suggest industrial signage and headline typography, delivering impact without ornament. The slight rounding softens the severity just enough to feel contemporary rather than retro.
The design appears intended to maximize impact within a narrow footprint, using squared, superelliptical curves and sturdy monoline strokes to create a stable, modern display voice. It prioritizes compact density and a consistent, forceful texture across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms stay disciplined and columnar, while lowercase and numerals echo the same narrow, sturdy construction for consistent texture in mixed-case text. The small counters and tight apertures favor larger sizes where the condensed silhouette and heavy color are part of the design intent.